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Food Science Courses

Food science courses can help you learn about food safety, nutrition, sensory evaluation, and food processing techniques. You can build skills in recipe formulation, quality control, and understanding food chemistry. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing taste tests, laboratory equipment for testing food properties, and food modeling software to predict shelf life, allowing you to apply these skills in real-world food production and innovation.


Popular Food Science Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Davis

    Beer Quality: Flavor

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Chemistry, Process Control, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Product Testing, Human Factors, Microbiology

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Materials science, Nutrition and Diet, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Procedures

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Meal Planning And Preparation, Process Engineering, Experimentation, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Water Quality, Thermal Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Equipment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

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    National Taiwan University

    Edible Insects

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Fat Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Kinesiology, Health Education, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Physiology, Coaching, Goal Setting

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    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Spreadsheet Software, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Physiology, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular food science courses

  • Beer Quality: Flavor: University of California, Davis
  • La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
  • Edible Insects: National Taiwan University
  • Science of Fat Metabolism: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition: American Council on Exercise

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